True Stories: New Documentaries That Highlight The Challenges Of Aging Today
June 11, 2025
According to a recent article on the importance of documentary films in today’s world, “Documentary films tell important, often unknown stories and bring awareness to a wider audience, and are some of the best resources for information, inspiration and entertainment.” If that description is correct, then the following new documentaries…
Pride And Prejudice: Challenges Facing Today’s Older LGBTQ+ Adults
June 11, 2025
Older members of the LGBTQ+ community have never had it easy. In addition to navigating all of the challenges older adults generally confront- such as physical limitations or cognitive impairment, loneliness and social isolation, loss of relationships, and financial challenges- these older adults have also likely dealt with a lifetime…
Forestall Your Fall: New Research Insights Might Help Lower Your Fall Risk
May 28, 2025
You likely don’t need any reminders that older adults are at risk for falls, and that each year, 1.5 million older adults are treated in emergency rooms due to a fall, and thousands die as a result of falling each year. While a fall can happen anywhere, it’s more likely…
Dis-Organized: The Physical And Emotional Aspects Of Clutter And Hoarding
May 21, 2025
How messy is your environment? Do you struggle to find a place for your everyday items? Do you own more possessions than you can fit in your cabinets? Are your storage areas bursting with an overload of items? Is it difficult or dangerous to navigate your environment? Are you embarrassed…
It’s A Circus: Balancing Acts Of Having A Disability By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.
May 21, 2025
By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D. Nobody sets out to stereotype others, but we all have stereotypes. Shorthand ways of processing a lot of information are useful, but can lead to unintentional harm. For those of you active seniors who may be developing disabilities or have friends who are, I’d like…
Faster Fitness: Walking Speed Can Reflect- And Affect- Your Aging
May 14, 2025
Now that we’re approaching summer and with it, the warmer weather, there’s very little excuse for not getting outside for a stroll, even if only for a short period. As we’ve highlighted in numerous previous posts, the health rewards from just a short outdoor walk can be significant. Some obvious…